Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Please note the employer for this position is The Wings CE Trust, not Wigan Council

The Wings’ CE Trust

To be based at:

Atherton St George’s CE Primary

Derby Street

Atherton

M46 0HJ

Salary: Grade 6, £23,882 - £26,354 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time only

Temporary until August 2030

Required for September 2025 subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks

HLTA with a Passion for SEND? We Need You!

Atherton St George’s CE Primary is on the lookout for a dynamic, motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant who’s ready to make a real difference.

Thanks to five years of secured funding, we’re building a future focused on SEND excellenceand we need someone with the skills and heart to support and lead learning across our school.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic HLTA to join our friendly and caring Christian school. This role will involve:

• supporting teaching and learning in classes
• planning and preparing lessons when the class teacher is not available
• delivering support to small groups to help improve outcomes for pupils.
• Support learning, deliver interventions, make change

This role would also suit a graduate who is considering undertaking a teaching qualification in the future.

The successful candidate would:

• Be flexible and open to new ideas
• Be a team player
• Fully support the ethos and aims of the school
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• SEND experience or specialism welcomed

The Wings’ CE Trust can offer:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors, and parents.
• A team of dedicated and hardworking staff
• A welcoming and friendly Christian ethos
• Excellent CPD opportunities and access to a library of on-line training courses
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A range of employee benefits which support your wellbeing that includes a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Flu vaccinations

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Wings CE Trust is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that after considering the post details and School information available on the website that you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.

All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 883971 [email protected] Website: www.saintgeorges.wigan.sch.uk

Closing Date: 12th August 2025

Interview Date: W/C 18th August 2025

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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